OnePlus - Buds 4

Since you're an Apple guy, you have the money, lol, so I recommend the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, or their Buds 4, very good on both with deep bass and good sound quality. If you're budget-conscious, try the Earfun Air Pro 4. They don't look like it, but they are pound-for-pound some of the best buds you can get on the market.

ANC will always effect the sound profile, but a lot of manufacturers simply do not prioritize it. The Air Pods Pro are a great example of ANC minimally effecting the sound stage as middle tier as they sound is. The 1+ pro 3 and buds 4 also do an excellent job with this and there are a few others. The Pro 3 def. has better separation, but this idea that a device reproduces true to the source is such an audiophile is really overplayed imo. Do I want my mix to sound like the engineers in the studio who eq'd it to sound good on a stock radio in a 2004 Hyundai Elantra? No, Studio mixes typically aren't mastered to sound good on every device and each human ear is distinct so custom eqing is crucial. It's great to listen to a track on a new device and think it's flat or "true to source" but again does a true flat mix really exist? the vast majority of consumers don't want this type of sound. Because Instruments put out a dynamic range of different frequencies the mixing process requires an engineer to eq the tracks to fit into the mix. If you want it to sound like a live mix or a concert mix from a soundboard, I can get on board with that. so let's stop with all this flat sound nonsense. EQ your devices how you like them. The real factor for me is how capable the drivers are and how tunable the device is. The Techniques are capable but overrated and wildly overpriced. IMO any bud over $150 is just stealing your money. What I remember about the az100 besides that they only did a few things well was they were pretty tunable. If you want a truly great all around bud, with exciting sound, The 1+ buds pro 3 and buds 4 are pretty outstanding.

https://preview.redd.it/uc0a50mpsvdf1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0aaf35288ee373b33e4e9e6fdec10d539087fc31 https://preview.redd.it/j1c3hplpsvdf1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e712dec0e9a62de297c73bfcca324cbfcb56065a https://preview.redd.it/7ahp03spsvdf1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5dfd66faffbd195f9f139b4af94dde76efa945e8 https://preview.redd.it/e9nrntuyuvdf1.jpg?width=3228&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d17c49fdd07ddfdd2bc4dc82095e04cdd89f0c6c **OnePlus Buds 4 vs. Earfun Air Pro 4** Here’s my breakdown of the new OnePlus Buds 4 versus what I still consider to be the pound-for-pound champs of value: the Earfun Air Pro 4. OnePlus clearly put in the work here, and the Buds 4 deliver in a lot of areas — but the real question is, are they worth the extra $50–80 depending on the sale? Let’s get into it. \------------------------------------- # ?? Look and Build Quality I’ve gotta give OnePlus some real credit here, they came through with a better look, especially in that green colorway. It's sleek, stylish, and stands out in a world of boring black and white earbuds. Earfun gives you black (standard), navy blue (which is so dark it might as well be black), and white... but let’s be honest, white earbuds are Apple’s domain. So design-wise, OnePlus wins with personality. In terms of build quality, OnePlus did their thing again. These are smooth, lightweight, and have that "premium but not too flashy" vibe. They’re light but don’t feel cheap at all. Now the Earfuns? Yeah... they look like your standard generic earbuds. I was honestly put off by them at first because they scream "budget" just by the look. But once I gave them a listen, that all changed (more on that below). **Winner: OnePlus** **----------------------------------** # ?? Fit and Comfort The OnePlus Buds 4 are extremely comfortable. The lightweight design makes them basically disappear in your ears after a while. I swap out the included silicone tips for foam tips (as always), and with those, the fit is snug and stays in place. I had zero issues after a few hours of listening — no fatigue, no pressure. Earfun also does a good job here. They're lightweight too, and I never had major discomfort, but I do get more fatigue over time compared to the OnePlus buds. It's subtle, but noticeable during long sessions. So while both are good, OnePlus edges them out. **Winner: OnePlus** **---------------------------------** # ?? Connection This one’s not even close. OnePlus crushed it. You get Google Fast Pair, and the second I opened the case for the first time, my phone, tablet, and laptop (all on and nearby) popped up the pairing animation like its suppsoed to work. Super smooth. After the initial setup, opening the case connects you instantly, no delays. Plus, multipoint is here and it works well, even across brands (not just the same ecosystem, *cough* Samsung *cough*). Earfun, on the other hand... it’s fine. But sometimes it feels like it’s thinking about whether or not it wants to connect. Sometimes it’s fast, like 1 second. Other times, it takes 7–8 seconds and has that weird interference stutter like you're about to go out of range, even when the phone is sitting right next to it. It always connects eventually, but it’s not that "instant, confident" connection. **Winner: OnePlus** **----------------------------------** # ?? Sound Quality & EQ OnePlus has always been known for great sound and punchy bass, and they’ve kept that tradition going. Bass is rich, deep, and has that subwoofer-style rumble that echoes in your ears. It’s powerful, but controlled, doesn’t drown out the mids and highs. Vocals are crisp, instrumentation sounds layered, and the overall signature is energetic and fun. The “Golden Sound” feature actually works — adds about 10–15% more clarity and volume boost to your music. The Earfun Air Pro 4s? Honestly, incredible for $50. They go toe-to-toe with OnePlus in most areas. Bass is there , deep and impactful. Mids and highs are clear too, but just slightly flatter compared to the OnePlus. If you A/B test them, OnePlus has about a 10% edge in depth and clarity. The Earfuns do get louder overall, but that loudness doesn’t come with more richness, just more volume. **Winner: OnePlus (by about 10%)** **Edit update: While listening to music on the phone has been great, trying to play music on my laptop from Youtube is producing a teeny sound, I am not sure what happening here. But I reset the buds and cycleed my computer and its still the same, I can barely hear music or voices, but I can on my other buds.** **This will be concerning if this persist.** **----------------------------------** # ?? ANC and Transparency This is probably the second most important thing for people (or first depending on how much you commute/travel/work in noisy places). OnePlus Buds 4 have excellent ANC, especially in the low to mid ranges. I tested them with a dryer running and it completely wiped out the low hum. The only thing I could hear was the occasional metallic *clink* from a zipper. Same with YouTube’s airplane cabin noise test (played through my 500w surround setup) the rumble disappeared. High-end noises, though? That’s where it stumbled a bit. It didn’t block out my laptop keyboard typing, and café chatter came through more than I expected. Now the Earfuns? Surprisingly better at the high-end. They can block out my keyboard clicking where OnePlus couldn't, and they’re about the same when it comes to café noise. But they lag behind in low-end ANC, you’ll still hear engine hums or dryer noise faintly. Transparency Mode is good on both. OnePlus sounds a bit more natural. Earfuns can sound slightly artificial when no music is playing, but it’s not bad. **Winner: OnePlus by a small margin** **----------------------------------------** # ?? Mic Quality Mic quality matters a lot to me as I’m constantly on calls for work and talking to friends and family in the evening. I hate holding the phone to my ear, so my earbuds need to perform. In quiet environments, both are great. Loud, clear, no complaints. But when you throw in background noise? That’s where OnePlus pulls ahead. I tested both with YouTube “Office Sounds” playing on my surround system and using the Voice notes app and left myself voicemails. OnePlus handled it really well, my voice came through strong, and while you could hear a *hint* of background noise, it never took over. This is just a step below the black magic Samsung is doing on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Earfun... not so much. As soon as that office noise kicked in, my voice got buried. You could tell I was talking, but good luck making out every word. **Winner: OnePlus with background noise (Equal in quiet environments)** **---------------------------------** # ?? Final Thoughts So what’s the verdict? The OnePlus Buds 4 are a strong 9/10. These are some of the most complete earbuds I’ve used under $100. If you already own the Earfun Air Pro 4, I wouldn’t say you need to run out and upgrade , the difference is about 10–15% in overall experience, so not night and day. But if you’re choosing between the two for your first buy? I’d say spend the extra and get the OnePlus Buds 4. Right now, they’re around $100 on Amazon with a coupon, while the Earfuns sit at about $55. If you're on a tight budget, the Earfuns are still the best $50 buds in the game, no question. But OnePlus is showing what a little extra polish and R&D can get you. Personally, I’m going to hold off and wait for the OnePlus Buds Pro 4, those should be absolute killers. But I’m also curious to see how Earfun responds with the Air Pro 5, so that battle will definitely be one to watch. # TL;DR * **OnePlus Buds 4**: Worth the hype. Great all-around buds for $100. * **Earfun Air Pro 4**: Still the best budget buds. If you already have these, no need to upgrade. * If you’re buying your first pair and can afford the extra, go with the **OnePlus Buds 4**.

\+1 one plus ke saste wale like nord 3 pro bhi salo saal chalte hai aur mast quality hoti hai

I also have them and agree they are solid quality buds (I'm assuming they work better on my oneplus phone than if I had Samsung or something). Does anyone know how big a difference or not compared to the buds 3 pro? Went for the 4 cause it was a bit cheaper and newer

OnePlus buds 4, great ANC and transparency, mins for calls are really good in noisy environments and they have really good bass

Yeah I'm not sure if my ear holes are small or large but they fit perfect for me

I bought the OnePlus Buds4 recently and I am more than happy with them!

Why Nord Buds though at this time you can get normal Buds 4 with better ANC or even buds 3 Pro for slightly more Here in EU they're 79€ and 99€ currently On AliExpress even cheaper I think 60€ and like 85€

They are one of the best around, but lack in battery life, APX rating, overall durability and kind of have an average to good sound signature. The main downside is they are REALLY expensive and the other sub $100 buds just plain outperform them in a lot of areas. I'm currently using the One Plus Buds 4 and I think they are phenomenal.

Earfun air pro 4 for budget and OnePlus buds 4 right at that $100 mark Both sound great, good ANC, mics and transparency Get some foam tips and they won't budge from your ears

One Plus makes solid earbuds. I’ve enjoyed mine.

Honest opinion, I don't get the praise for their sound. So bass heavy out of the box that vocals and highs are getting lost behind. I tuned the bass out with EQ (Golden Sound can help too but EQ gives more control, 3D Audio straight up suck) while slightly boosting mids and highs, and still highs sound kinda harsh and stage is quite tight. Not what I expected.

Same here, I bought these ones and the Nothing Ear (2024), each for 89€. While I preferred the amazing ANC on the OnePlus Buds, I ended up returning them because they felt uncomfortable in my ear canal after 1 hour of wearing them or so. I bought AZLA Max eartips and they kinda solved the problem, but they don't fit in the case. The TWS eartips did fit, but I couldn't test them enough before the end of my return window and I still felt some discomfort. I can wear the Nothing Ear's with the AZLA eartips for hours without discomfort, and since the app and EQ is much better, I got the sound I enjoy with them too.

Oneplus 4. Or oneplus 4 pro I tried alot of different earbuds even the jbl tour pro 3 but i still prefered my oneplus buds 4.

[My ranking order](https://preview.redd.it/ogh1cyly7o1g1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6785c43cb9c82aa65f8ba468e00cd87dd0d6cb3c) Here is my comparison of the OnePlus Buds 4 vs the Earfun Air Pro 4+, since I think these are the best earbuds on the market for under $100 (or even better when on sale). The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 were the first earbuds to pull me away from Samsung priducts, and I am Samsung everything else for my devices, because they were just that good. Then I tried the Earfun Air Pro 4 and could not believe that earbuds at a quarter of the price of Samsung and OnePlus Pro models could be better. They became my daily drivers for a year until the Earfun 4+ came out. I reviewed the OnePlus Buds 4 compared to the original Earfun Pro 4 earlier this year, and they were very close, so I had to double back and compare OP4 vs EP4+. I am actually shocked at the differences. I tested these in the office, in the gym, and on a quick plane trip, so these are real-world comparisons. # --------- # Design and Comfort Both are all plastic (which is a downgrade for OnePlus from the Buds 3), but the OnePlus Buds 4 (OP4) feel slightly more premium in how they’re built. Plus, the green color is just clean and stands out. The OnePlus also fits better in my ear because the Earfun Pro 4+ (EP4+) has a bigger build compared to the original Earfun Pro 4 (EP4), and that larger size makes the fit less comfortable for me. The OP4 gives a better seal as well, since the bulb is smaller and sits deeper and more naturally in my ear for long listening sessions. # --------- # ANC and Transparency When I compared the OP4 vs EP4 earlier this year, I said their ANC was about the same with OP4 winning by a small margin. That is *not* the case here. The EP4+ has a much bigger bulb, so it doesn’t sit in my ear as well, and the ANC suffers. I even switched to my standard foam tips that I’ve used for five years for a true seal, and it still wasn’t as good. The EP4+ does a good job removing low-end noise, but high-end sounds like voices come through clearly. Meanwhile, the OP4 removes low-end noise so well it basically disappears, and it also does a clearly better job reducing higher-end noise. On my recent flight, voices on the EP4+ came through like I didn’t even have earbuds on, while the OP4 gave me that muffled “underwater” sound for voices that good ANC should have. Transparency is great on OP4. It sounds like you don’t have anything in your ears at all, no static, no speaker hiss, just natural environmental sound. EP4+ transparency is good, but if the room gets too quiet you’ll hear that empty “waiting for audio” speaker hiss. So for ANC and transparency, the OP4 is much better than the EP4+. Honestly, my original EP4 still has better ANC and transparency than the EP4+. I don’t know if a firmware update can fix that, but the bigger bulb is definitely hurting them. # --------- # Sound Quality I’m a bass head, and I *love* a good thump. OnePlus definitely has way more bass even out of the box, and when you turn it up in the EQ, it becomes a little subwoofer in your ear. The EP4+ has good bass, but when you compare them back-to-back, you realize they’re in two different leagues. OP4 gives you that concert-level bass impact. Both have clean highs and mids with good instrument separation (especially after EQ tuning), but OP wins the bass battle easily. The Earfuns do get louder overall though, and it’s very noticeable. Max volume on OP4 sounds like EP4+ at about two notches below max. Neither distorts at max volume, but OP4 reduces the bass at max volume. That subwoofer effect disappears and it becomes more of a small thump, roughly equal to EP4+. One notch down, the bass comes back. **Bug:** I found a bug on the OP4 with some YouTube and YouTube Music songs where I hear scratching artifacts in the background. It happens mostly on older tracks and it does *not* happen on EP4+. I tested with multipoint and single-device playback, and even wore OP4 in one ear and EP4+ in the other. The artifact is definitely only on OP4. Some people online say it’s a codec issue, but I’m not sure. So for sound quality, they are about the same unless you’re a bass head. If you are, OnePlus wins easily. # --------- # Microphones OnePlus has better mics for calls in noisy environments. I left myself a series of voicemails using both earbuds, in both quiet and loud settings, and OP4 was better every time in a noisy environment. In a quiet place they sound about the same, but in a noisy place the OP4 AI pulls your voice out more naturally and keeps the background under control. So OnePlus wins here. # --------- # Multipoint Both have true multipoint for any device (not locked to ecosystems), and both worked perfectly for me. I tested listening to music on my laptop, getting a call on my phone, and each earbud switched seamlessly and correctly. However, I did find an **OP4 bug**: Auto play/pause works perfectly on my phone, but not my laptop. Music pauses when I remove the earbuds, but it does *not* resume when I put them back in. EP4+ handles this correctly. Not sure what the issue is, but it needs a fix. # Overall Since OnePlus has the better fit, better ANC, better transparency, and better mics for calls, I would say the OP4 is the winner here. But honestly, the original Earfun Air Pro 4 still has better ANC and better mics than the 4+ to me, so I’m not sure what happened with this new model. Between the OnePlus Buds 4 and Earfun Air Pro 4+, I recommend the OnePlus. But if you’re on a budget, I still highly recommend the original Earfun Air Pro 4, which averages around $55 on Amazon and will make most people very happy.

The new OnePlus Buds 4, you'll love them.

I used to be like that and then just gave them a shot and I really don't notice a difference... It's fine for one ear most of the time

I have the Bose ultra 2's, APP3's, 1+ pro 3's, EarFun APP+'s and have used almost every other popular bud on the market, except the SP H3. (Honestly, anything that Gamesky recommends I avoid) but I just keep coming back to the Buds 4's. Quick Connection, great battery life, great sound when you use golden ear and eq them properly, lightweight and great fit with Spinfit CP1025's, ANC is good 7/10 Transparency is ok 6.8/10, Wireless Charging. Compact case etc. They are just very good to excellent in several categories. They don't sound quite as good at the buds Pro 3 or do anc quite as well, but I love these buds.

I had the earfun Air pro 4 since September 2024, and we're my daily drivers since then. I have the pro 4+ now and the ANC is not as good as the pro 4, I also have the OnePlus buds 4 and they are great as well. These will probably be my new daily drivers

OnePlus buds 4 by a mile

1- OnePlus buds 4 (excellent) 2- earfun Air pro 4 and pro 4+ (punches above its weight class) 3 - Soundcore Liberty 5 or 4 pro If it were me I would get the OnePlus!

CMF best value, one plus better sound and ANC.

The oneplus buds 3 and 4 don't disappoint whatsoever

I will give a shout-out for OnePlus buds, cheap but I'm very happy with them. They replaced my Sony xm3 and I honestly don't see a reason to go back to sony, they were big, unergonomic and expensive.

This guy has an extensive spreadsheet of buds he's tested. Personally the Airpods Pro 2, Bose QC Ultra and the One Plus buds 4 all have excellent ANC, the sony's are good, but they are overpriced, the controls suck and I mean suck and the soud quality isn't all that. When i'm in the car with my kids, the Bose do the best job keeping noise out. APPs are great for concerts, live events like games. I just got the one plus' so I haven't tested them extensively but they are better than the one plus 3 pros which I have tested and they are also quite good.

I’ve used both Liberty 4nc And buds 4 And the day i bought buds 4. I instantly gave my liberty 4 to my brother. I guess that says all.

Yes. OnePlus buds 4 if you want better sound quality and better mics. Liberty 4NC if you want longer battery life with ANC on or a nicer case.

Stay with your One plus, they are already a good choice. If you need new ones the Samsung pros were always a good choice especially paired with Samsung devices for sound and call quality. Beside Samsungs seamless bluetooth cocec which enables hires audio, the pro3s got a planar driver for highs beside a dual speaker/driver unit which is pretty new at that price point and should make a quit good sound possible but Samsung ruined everything swith their latest update.

I got OnePlus Buds 4 as a replacement for my old FreeBuds Pro 2 two weeks ago and for the twice the price sound in Pro 2 was like 1.5x better and controls were 2x better for sure. I'm kinda disappointed with Buds 4 despite everyone around praising them. 

Just get the oneplus buds 4 man. You won't need anything else

OnePlus buds 4,.and they have real multipoint connectivity

I am in the same struggle now to decide which one is good but finally ordered One Plus buds 4 .

No I do like them. They’re definitely the best in their price range (which is apparently much lower outside the UK - hadn’t known this before posting). I don’t think you’ll regret getting them, just don’t expect first class sound quality. Can say they’re second class, which is still fine. I would say the most subjective part is the ANC, because of the trial and error with the ear tip fit. But when you do, they’re great (again, not first class but close second class).

Yeah I completely agree, you can't beat the price on the Earfuns, but I keep comparing back and forth and that bass on the one plus is much deeper and clean which is very tempting

Imo they nailed the OnePlus Buds 4

Maybe the main reason why I ended up getting the OnePlus Buds 4 was because of their reputation on this subreddit. Also checked some youtube reviews and, all in all, audiophiles are going crazy for their quality at their price point (which, to be fair, is not that low either). Comfort, fit, and ANC are really good but I expected slightly better (unrealistic expectations?). Expected particularly the ANC to be stronger. After EQ adjustments, they sounded much better, but I still don’t feel like they have the clarity and sound quality praised so much on here. It’s also still relatively flat. Chose them over the SoundPeats H3, but am now rethinking my decision. ??I’d appreciate recommendations for properly dynamic EQ settings if you have any. ??